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Re: [Birth Control] Question: Do I have to have a period on bcp? From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Thu, 29 Nov 2001 19:26:32 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Hymen - please help" Previous message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Had ultrasound and now have a question!" In reply to: Erin: "[Birth Control] Question: Do I have to have a period on bcp?" At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Erin wrote: > >I am currently taking Yasmin for contraception. I have heard a lot >lately about people who choose not to have a period while on birth >control pills by taking the 21 active pills and then immediately >starting on another 21 active pills. This would go on for 3-4 cycles, >then by not taking active pills for 7 days they would have a period. > >My questions are: >1. Is this safe? Probably as safe as taking the pill the other way. >2. Does this affect the contraceptive effectiveness of the pill or do >you need to use a back-up method of contraception? Nope. > >Thanks for any feedback! -- R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Hymen - please help" Previous message: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: Had ultrasound and now have a question!" In reply to: Erin: "[Birth Control] Question: Do I have to have a period on bcp?"

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